Starbucks to launch protein-packed cold foam, lattes Sept. 29

Starbucks’ new protein-packed beverages Source: Starbucks Starbucks plans to tap into consumers’ protein obsession by launching protein-packed cold foam and lattes starting Sept. 29. From “gym bros” to users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, many Americans are trying to consume more protein, with the goal of building or maintaining their muscle mass and feeling more […]
Big Warren Buffett–backed merger calls it quits as Kraft Heinz announces breakup

Ten years after Warren Buffett backed the merger of Kraft Foods and Heinz, the combined company is breaking up, as Kraft Heinz Co. on Tuesday confirmed what Wall Street has expected for months.
Constellation Brands Modelo shares fall after guidance cut

Corona and Modelo beers imported from Mexico, are seen for sale at a grocery store in Magnolia, Texas, on April 3, 2025. Ronaldo Schemidt | Afp | Getty Images Constellation Brands on Tuesday slashed its full fiscal year outlook, saying a “challenging” economy is hitting its alcohol sales. The company, home to popular brands like […]
Political ad spending expected to hit new record in midterms

(L-R) Mikayla Newton and Katerra Jones, reporters with the Prince George’s County during a news broadcast on May 15, 2025 in Largo, MD. Michael A. McCoy | The Washington Post | Getty Images Spending on political advertisements is projected to hit a new record, with this midterm season expected to reach a total of $10.8 […]
Retirees are told to ‘work longer’ to make ends meet. But what if the jobs disappear?

Here are three ways to deal with losing expected income in retirement.
Gold hits new high on rising uncertainty, while U.S. stock futures little changed

U.S. stock-market futures were flat Monday while gold futures hit a new all-time high, amid uncertainty around the Fed’s independence and the Trump administration’s tariffs, as well as rising optimism about potential interest-rate cuts.
Only a really big jobs report might stop the Fed from cutting interest rates. Don’t count on it.

Hiring has slowed sharply this year.
‘My blood pressure is sky high’: I’m in my 70s and a widow. I pay $12K a year for long-term-care insurance. Do I cut the cord?

“What if I become cognitively impaired and need benefits for 15-20 years?”
September is historically the worst month of the year for stocks. Why this time could be different.

September has long carried a reputation as the most challenging month of the year for U.S. stocks — marked by seasonal weakness and a higher likelihood of volatility after the quiet summer months.
BYD’s shares sharply lower after China EV maker’s earnings miss

BYD’s shares sharply lower after China EV maker’s earnings miss



